See Inside London

Rob Lloyd Jones author Barry Ablett illustrator

Format:Board book

Publisher:Usborne Publishing Ltd

Published:27th Jul '07

£10.99

Available for immediate dispatch.

See Inside London cover

A fantastic flap book that takes children on a journey through London from ancient times to today. Fabulous scenes show London in Roman times, in the Middle Ages, at the time of the Plague and during the Blitz, and each scene has flaps to lift to reveal historical secrets.
Includes simple, informative text and picture labels, and internet links to websites to find out more. With over 80 flaps to lift.

A journey through London's history from Roman times to the present day, this book provides fantastic opportunities for developing children's speaking and thinking skills. The book brings home, in a very simple way, how architecture and daily life have changed over the centuries. It is also sturdy and well-made so would withstand the ravages of life in the classroom or school library. * Junior Education Plus *

For younger readers there are lots of intriguing flaps and historical spreads in Usborne’s Look Inside London.
- Review of London-focussed books by Lesley Agnew, Children's Bookshop, Muswell Hill, London

* High & Ham *
A wonderfully informative and fun book which children can endlessly explore and learn from, and makes an ideal gift for inquisitive young minds! * First4Dads *
From the Ancient Romans' Londinium settlement to the modern iconic architecture, by way of plague and The Great Fire en route, there are plenty of interactive flaps to inspire your child to explore the vast history of our capital city. * Junior Magazine *
London's changing face from Roman times to today is set out in eight carefully detailed spreads, incorporating over 80 flaps... It's an exciting peep back through time, and - don't be misled by the thick board pages- will interest most ages. * Carousel *
Packed with fascinating snippets of information - just enough to whet children's appetites and encourage them to find out more about the fascinating history of our capital city. * Parents in Touch *

ISBN: 9780746077535

Dimensions: 282mm x 222mm x 15mm

Weight: 760g

16 pages